by Braden Collins | Nov 29, 2017 | information centre
Conjunctivitis is the condition typically associated with “red eyes”. It occurs when the conjunctiva (the pink flesh under the eyelids) becomes inflamed. There are many causes for conjunctivitis, including viral, bacterial and allergic diseases.
by Braden Collins | Nov 28, 2017 | information centre
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is one of the more common heart conditions we see affecting cats. It is characterised by a thickening of the heart muscle, and can lead to signs of congestive heart failure or aortic thromboembolisms.
by Braden Collins | Nov 27, 2017 | information centre
Congestive heart failure is what occurs when the heart stops functioning effectively. It may be the result of conditions such as endocardiosis, aortic stenosis, or dilated cardiomyopathy. This is the basic effect of the heart not pumping as it should.
by Braden Collins | Nov 26, 2017 | information centre
Colitis is inflammation of the large intestine. There are multiple caused of colitis, including bacterial, viral, allergic and immune mediated causes. Although it can be quite severe and uncomfortable, we can normally manage it quite well once we understand the...
by Braden Collins | Nov 25, 2017 | information centre
Cholangiohepatitis is caused when bacteria track up the bile duct, creating an infection in the bile duct, gall bladder and liver. It can be hard to diagnose, with most pets just showing signs of being “not quite right”, but with good diagnostics and...
by Braden Collins | Nov 24, 2017 | information centre
Chocolate toxicity is something we see every year, especially around Christmas and Easter. Different types of chocolate have different levels of toxicity. As a general rule, the darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is to pets. If your dog has eaten some chocolate...
